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$4!, #!-%2 About This Manual Tutorial SetupReference Observe proper precautions when handling bat- teries For Your SafetyDo not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Do not disassemble Iii Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Items prohibited by law from being copied or repro- duced Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesComply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices Table of Contents 115 Vii173 Life-Long Learning Take Test Shots Ing the camera Vent damage to the cameraManual or in the Quick Start Guide Menu Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraGetting to Know Camera Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera View previous photo View more photo infoView next photo Control Panel Color temperature indicatorNumber of shots in bracketing 117 Normal-frame focus brackets Viewﬁnder DisplayWide-frame focus brackets Introduction Viewﬁnder Display Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Camera Oﬀ Display/No Memory Card Attaching a Lens First StepsIntroduction-First Steps Detaching Lenses Monitor Cover Attaching the Camera Strap Battery and Charger Charging and Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries 910 Basic Setup 1112 Using Camera Menus Format the memory card Inserting Memory CardsSteps Inserting Memory Cards Illustrations Removing Memory Cards Auto Meter-Oﬀ Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus Basic Photography Check the battery level in the viewﬁnder or control panelDescription Tutorial-Basic Photography Viewﬁnder Adjust camera settings Holding the Camera Frame a photograph Hold the camera as shown Indicator Check exposure Exposure mode P programmed auto,Focus Shutter-Release Button Take the photograph Deleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial-Basic Playback Exposure Mode P Using Camera MenusExposure Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Options can To view Using Camera MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Menu Description Reference-Using Camera Menus To modify menu settingsExiting the Menus Reference-Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting ModeMode Description Speed Auto Image Rotation Buﬀer SizeMemory Buﬀer Image Quality Image Quality and SizeReference-Image Quality and Size Size Priority selected for Jpeg Compression Qual Button Image Quality MenuFile Names Varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuOptimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded Optimal Quality Following options are available for NEF RAW images RAW Compression MenuNEF images are not compressed Ity. Recording time is reduced Image Size Menu Image SizeImage size ISO Sensitivity Menu ISO SensitivityISO Button Reference-ISO Sensitivity High ISO NR NoiseB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step Value Option White BalanceStudio Strobe Lighting White Balance Menu Temp. displays a menu of color temperaturesWB Button E5-Auto BKT Set Tings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panel Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Color Temperature Choosing a Color Temperature White Balance Presets Preset White BalanceMethod Description Button until Measuring a Value for White BalanceIng Viewﬁnder frame-count displays If the camera was able to measure a value for Returns to shooting modeNikon Capture Option Description Preset White Balance OptionsWB Button Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired White Balance Bracketing Bracketing Programs Turning the Camera OﬀE7-Auto BKT Order E8-Auto BKT Selection Optimizing Images At Settings Other than Custom Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Customizing Image Enhancement OptionsLow High Suiting Colors to the Subject Color Mode Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationLess More Controlling Vividness Saturation Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentSaturation controls the vividness of colors Hue Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options Reference-Color Space Color SpaceSRGB Color Space Focus Focus ModeNot camera is in focus release priority Reference-Focus A2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Button Predictive Focus Tracking Focus Area Selection Mode Icon AF-Area ModeManual Focus Control Panel Cus area. Use to focus on speciﬁc areas of subject Focus Zone SelectionIf focus area contains multiple subjects Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF Wide is displayed in the control panel Focus LockInitiate focus Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com Single-servo AF Check that the in-focus indicator appears in the viewﬁnderContinuous-servo AF Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus area or focus area group must be selected or AF-Assist IlluminatorAF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D AF-S ED 28-70 mm f/2.8D AF lens focal length Normal frame 11 areas Getting Good Results with Autofocus23-34 mm 35-70 mm 71-105 mm Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Exposure B6-Center WeightMetering Metering method determines how the camera sets exposure Depth-of-Field Preview Exposure ModeCPU Lenses E4-Modeling Flash To take photographs in programmed auto Press Programmed AutoControl panel Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Non-CPU Lenses To take photographs in shutter-priority auto Press Shutter-Priority AutoMand dial until S is displayed in the viewﬁnder F5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub Changing from Mode M to Mode SLong Exp. NR B3-EV Step Aperture-Priority Auto Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the deTo take photographs in aperture-priority auto Press Control panel F5-Command Dials Manual To take photographs in manual exposure mode PressMand dial until M is displayed in the viewﬁnder At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysAF Micro Nikkor Lenses Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureC1-AE Lock Pressing Exposure CompensationIcon, negative values by a Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure and Flash Bracketing Reference-Exposure Exposure Bracketing E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Flash Photography Using the Built-in FlashBuilt-in ﬂash supports the following types of ﬂash control ISO Sensitivity Camera supports the following ﬂash sync modes Flash Sync Modes Is fully charged, the ﬂash-ready indicator will light Press Using the Built-in FlashWhen the Speedlight Is Not in Use To use the built-in ﬂash By camera Shutter speed ApertureUser E1-Flash Sync Speed Flash Exposure Compensation Using Flash Exposure Compensation with Optional SpeedlightsModeling Illumination Press the ﬂash pop-up button to raise the ﬂash FV LockControl panel and viewﬁnder Recompose the photograph Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash Using FV Lock with Optional SpeedlightsTures can be taken without releasing FV lock Reference-Self-Timer Mode Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-Timer Close the Viewﬁnder Eyepiece Shutter Image Overlay Image Overlay and Multiple ExposureReference-Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay Without displaying the conﬁrmation dialogImage Overlay To create a multiple exposure Multiple ExposureExposures, etc Tiple exposure Icon will be displayed in the control panel Bracketing and Other Settings Interval Timer PhotographyTwo Button Reset Exchanging Memory Cards Reference-Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Use of a tripod is recommended During Shooting Pausing Interval Timer Photography Multiple Exposure During ShootingShooting Menu Banks Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU LensesNon-CPU Lens Data Menu Reference-Non-CPU Lenses FUNC. Button Default Maximum ApertureFocal Length Not Listed Specifying Maximum Aperture Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC. ButtonMand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed Zoom Lenses Reference-Using a GPS Unit Using a GPS UnitCoordinated Universal Time UTC GPS Data Camera settings listed below can be restored to Two-Button ResetOption Default Single-Image Playback Viewing PhotographsImage Review Rotate Tall Basic Information Photo InformationF3-Photo Info/Playback RGB Histogram 100104 Coordinated Universal Latitude† Time UTC Longitude† Altitude Highlights 101Histogram Posed are marked by a ﬂashing border † Current channel Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 102Use Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom F1-Center Button Playback Mode103 Use Description 104 Protecting Photographs from DeletionTo protect a photograph Marked with a Icon 105 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images Delete Viewing Photographs on TV DC-in connectors Connect the video cable as shown belowCable Open the cover protecting the video-out Reference-Viewing Photographs on TV Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerReference-Connecting to a Computer 107 108 Connecting the USB CableFor USB, will be displayed in the control panel During Transfer Windows 2000 Professional 109Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsReference-Printing Photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection 111 Connecting the Printer Printer, 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Hagaki, 100 x 150 mm Printing Pictures One at a Time6 in., 8 x 10 in., Letter, A3, or A4, then press multi Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Multiple Pictures 113Cropping 114 Error MessagesPrinting Selected Photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Setup Setup Menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu115 Format 116LCD Brightness Clock Battery Video Mode117 Mirror Lock-Up Language 118Image Comment Choose the language for camera menus and messages from 119 Recent SettingsAuto Image Rotation Following options are available 120 Setup Setup Menu Customizing the Recent Settings Menu Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo 121 122 Setup Menu Image Dust OﬀImage Dust Oﬀ Reference Data MB-D200 Battery Pack Battery Info123 Firmware Version Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Setup Shooting Menu124 125 Setup Shooting Menu Shooting Menu BankShooting Menu Bank Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 126After editing the name, press to return to the bank menu Interval timer shooting4 Menu Reset127 Multiple exposure3 Number of shots Folders 128Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored Number of Folders File Naming 129Optimize Image Color Space Image Size 130Jpeg Compression RAW Compression Long Exp. NR 131High ISO NR 132 Interval Timer ShootingISO Sensitivity Non-CPU Lens Data 133 Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Delete menu contains the following options Deleting Selected Photographs Selected 134Deleting All Photographs All Playback Folder 135Slide Show Choose a folder for playback Following operations can be performed during a slide show 136Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval Hide Image 137Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Revealing All Photographs Deselect All 138 Print Set 139 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 140 141 Display ModeImage Review After Delete 142Rotate Tall 143 Custom SettingsGroup Custom Setting Following Custom Settings are available144 145 Custom Settings Bank Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank146 Two-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset Custom Setting Menu147 Custom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Selection Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode Priority SelectionCustom Setting a3 Focus Area Frame Selection Area AF or dynamic-area AF is selected for AF-area mode 149 Custom Setting a4 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFSelected group is highlighted in control panel Pattern 150 Custom Setting a5 Focus Tracking with Lock-OnPattern Camera refocuses, Short to reduce Custom Setting a7 AF Area Illumination Custom Setting a6 AF ActivationCustom Setting a8 Focus Area Selection 151 Custom Setting a10 AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack Custom Setting a9 Built-in AF-Assist IlluminatorCustom Setting b1 ISO Sensitivity Auto Control 152 ISO Auto On 153 Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting b2 ISO Sensitivity Step ValueCustom Setting b4 Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning 154 Custom Setting b6 Center-Weighted Area Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationCommand dial 155 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button 156 Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-Oﬀ DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor-Oﬀ Delay 157 Custom Setting d3 Viewﬁnder Warning Display Custom Setting d2 Viewﬁnder Grid DisplayCustom Setting d4 CL-Mode Shooting Speed 158 Custom Setting d7 LCD Illumination Custom Setting d6 File Number Sequence159 Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting Custom Setting d8 MB-D200 Battery TypeUsing AA Batteries 160 Custom Setting e3 Built-in Flash Mode Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash161 162 Settings are completeRepeating Flash The ﬂash ﬁres repeatedly while the shutter Options available for Times Flash Exposure Compensation 163 164 Highlight Built-in Mode Select desired ﬂash mode 165 Commander Mode Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash166 Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeCustom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method 167 168 Custom Setting f1 Multi-Selector Center Buttonﬁcation 169 Custom Setting f2 When Multi-Selector Is Pressed Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button170 Sub is On 171 Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No Memory Card Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials172 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories 173 Lenses Lens/accessory174 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 175 Picture Angle and Focal Length 176Calculating Picture Angle Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightOptional Flash Units Speedlights 177 Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-15 Flash mode/feature SB-800178 SB-50DX, SB-23 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 179 180 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Accessory ShoeSync Terminal ISO Sensitivity SB-800/SB-600 181 Other AccessoriesEnsure that the desired focus can be achieved Mately 1.10× 50-mm f/1.4 lens at inﬁnity -1.0 m-1 182 Approved Memory Cards 183Memory Cards Caring for the Camera Cleaning184 Storage Low-Pass Filter 185Remove the lens and turn the camera on 186 Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesForeign objects are present, proceed to Step Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter 187 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Storage 188Batteries Problem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Notes-Troubleshooting 189 Sist 190 191 Temp. or White Balance PresetSation, and Saturation Image Rotation Problem Camera Error Messages and Displays192 193 194 Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode PAppendix 195 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 196Image quality Bracketing Programs 197Bracketing order Bracketing order EVs 198Appendix 199 200 Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureFlash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Range Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash 201 Supported Standards 202 203 Speciﬁcations 204 205 MH-18a Quick Charger 206 Battery Life EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery207 Rated capacity 208 IndexTechnical Notes-Index Daylight saving time 209 PTP 210 6MBA5111-01